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The Best of Costa Rica March 19–31, 2019
THE BEST OF COSTA RICA MARCH 19–31, 2019 Buffy-crowned Wood-Partridge © David Ascanio LEADERS: DAVID ASCANIO & MAURICIO CHINCHILLA LIST COMPILED BY: DAVID ASCANIO VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS, INC. 2525 WALLINGWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 1003 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 WWW.VENTBIRD.COM THE BEST OF COSTA RICA March 19–31, 2019 By David Ascanio Photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidascanio/albums/72157706650233041 It’s about 02:00 AM in San José, and we are listening to the widespread and ubiquitous Clay-colored Robin singing outside our hotel windows. Yet, it was still too early to experience the real explosion of bird song, which usually happens after dawn. Then, after 05:30 AM, the chorus started when a vocal Great Kiskadee broke the morning silence, followed by the scratchy notes of two Hoffmann´s Woodpeckers, a nesting pair of Inca Doves, the ascending and monotonous song of the Yellow-bellied Elaenia, and the cacophony of an (apparently!) engaged pair of Rufous-naped Wrens. This was indeed a warm welcome to magical Costa Rica! To complement the first morning of birding, two boreal migrants, Baltimore Orioles and a Tennessee Warbler, joined the bird feast just outside the hotel area. Broad-billed Motmot . Photo: D. Ascanio © Victor Emanuel Nature Tours 2 The Best of Costa Rica, 2019 After breakfast, we drove towards the volcanic ring of Costa Rica. Circling the slope of Poas volcano, we eventually reached the inspiring Bosque de Paz. With its hummingbird feeders and trails transecting a beautiful moss-covered forest, this lodge offered us the opportunity to see one of Costa Rica´s most difficult-to-see Grallaridae, the Scaled Antpitta. -
Jewels of Ecuador: Hummers, Tanagers & Antpittas I 2013
Field Guides Tour Report JEWELS OF ECUADOR: HUMMERS, TANAGERS & ANTPITTAS I 2013 Jan 19, 2013 to Feb 5, 2013 Rose Ann Rowlett & Willy Perez For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE. Willy and I will always remember this tour as the first Banded Ground-Cuckoo tour. Getting our whole group to see such a dynamic and alluring rarity well was a real highlight for us, not to mention watching this mythic bird ourselves! The sound of that bill-clapping and the vision of that pulsating crest are etched in my memory. Classified as Endangered by BirdLife International, this army ant follower of the humid Choco forests occurs at very low population densities in an increasingly fragmented range, with an estimated population (based on total potential habitat left) of 600-1700 mature individuals remaining. We owe a debt of gratitude to Nicole and Wilo for making our seeing it possible--and we wish them success in increasing the size of their precious reserve. But there were countless additional highlights, some of which may loom equally large to most of you, for whom the riches of Andean Ecuador were all new. Looking through the long list of goodies, it's hard to pick a reasonable number of favorites; but here's a try (in more or less phylogenetic order), aided by your comments at our farewell dinner: Banded Ground-Cuckoo, with antswarm at Un Poco del Choco (by Rose Ann Rowlett) --watching that pair of Torrent Ducks along the rushing Sabanilla River while our first White-capped Dipper foraged -
Colombia: Bogota, Eastern Andes and the Magdalena Valley
COLOMBIA: BOGOTA, EASTERN ANDES AND THE MAGDALENA VALLEY FEBRUARY 25–MARCH 11, 2020 Red-rumped Bush-Tyrant. Photo: S. Hilty LEADERS: STEVE HILTY & DIEGO CUERVO LIST COMPILED BY: STEVE HILTY VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS, INC. 2525 WALLINGWOOD DRIVE, SUITE 1003 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 WWW.VENTBIRD.COM COLOMBIA: BOGOTA, EASTERN ANDES AND THE MAGDALENA VALLEY February 25–March 11, 2020 By Steve Hilty Sumapaz National Park, Colombia. Photo S. Hilty With all the traffic in Bogotá, a bustling city of more than eight million people, it may have seemed initially that birding in Colombia was as much about how to get in and out of the city as birding, but our days afield soon dispelled that notion. Despite the traffic and immense number of trucks and buses, Leonardo, our driver, was one of the best and most efficient I’ve ever had in negotiating Colombian roads and traffic. We began birding at Laguna Tabacal, a quiet (during weekdays) rural lake and wooded area about an hour and a half west of Bogotá and at considerably lower elevation. This is an excellent place for an introduction to commoner Colombia birds of lower montane elevations. Among these were flycatchers, wrens, and several kinds of tanagers, as well as such specialties as Moustached Puffbird and Speckle-breasted Wren, and later a blizzard of hummingbirds at the Jardín Encantado, before returning to Bogotá. We followed this opening day with visits to two high elevation sites, first Chingaza National Park and then to Sumapaz National Park. Both sites are floristically unique, landscapes all or mostly above treeline, and in many ways so otherwordly as to be beyond description. -
BRAZIL: the Pantanal and Amazon Birding Tour 29 June – 13 July 2019
Tropical Birding - Trip Report BRAZIL: the Pantanal and Amazon – June/July 2019 A Tropical Birding Set Departure BIRDING TOUR (www.shorturl.at/hxyW0) BRAZIL: The Pantanal and Amazon Birding Tour 29 June – 13 July 2019 Report and photos by ANDRES VASQUEZ N., the guide for this tour Even though this is primarily a birding tour, the Jaguars always take the first place when it comes to the favorite sightings of the tour, especially in this tour where we got to see 10 different individuals in only two boat outings!!!! This has been by far the most I have seen not only in absolute numbers but also in terms of numbers in a single spot: there was a time when we saw a tense interaction of a family of mom and two well grown cubs (picture above) with a male that was wandering near by; we also saw two different couples mating, and finally a pair of young males walking together, apparently two brothers. www.tropicalbirding.com +1-409-515-9110 [email protected] p.1 Tropical Birding - Trip Report BRAZIL: the Pantanal and Amazon – June/July 2019 INTRODUCTION: In this tour we combine some of the World’s best birding regions like the mega diverse Amazon rainforest, the seasonally flooded Pantanal plains, and just shortly the dry and unique Cerrado. This combination brings a HUGE amount of birds to our checklists out of which there are many of South America’s MEGAS, not only in terms of special birds but also in terms of “special bird families” (sbf – families that many tour participants haven’t seen before). -
Brazil's Rio Roosevelt: Birding the River of Doubt 2019
Field Guides Tour Report Brazil's Rio Roosevelt: Birding the River of Doubt 2019 Oct 12, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Bret Whitney & Marcelo Barreiros For our tour description, itinerary, past triplists, dates, fees, and more, please VISIT OUR TOUR PAGE. Participant Ruth Kuhl captured this wonderful moment from the cabins at Pousada Rio Roosevelt. The 2019 Field Guides Rio Roosevelt & Rio Madeira tour, in its 11th consecutive iteration, took place in October for the first time. It turned out to be a good time to run the tour, although we were just plain lucky dodging rain squalls and thunderstorms a bunch of times during our two weeks. Everyone had been concerned that the widespread burning in the southern Amazon that had been making news headlines for months, and huge areas affected by smoke from the fires, would taint our experience on the tour, but it turned out that rains had started a bit ahead of normal, and the air was totally clear. We gathered in the town of Porto Velho, capital of the state of Rondônia. Our first outing was a late-afternoon riverboat trip on the Rio Madeira, which was a relaxing excursion, and we got to see a few Amazon (Pink) River Dolphins and Tucuxi (Gray River Dolphins) at close range. We then had three full days to bird the west side of the Madeira out of the old Amazonian town of Humaitá. It was a very productive time, as we birded a nice variety of habitats, ranging from vast, open campos and marshes to cerrado (a fire-adapted type of savanna woodland), campinarana woodland (somewhat stunted forest on nutrient-poor soils), and tall rainforest with some bamboo patches. -
2. Birds of South America
TRAFFIC Bird’s-eye view: REPORT Lessons from 50 years of bird trade regulation & conservation in Amazon countries DECEMBER 2018 Bernardo Ortiz-von Halle About the author and this study: Bernardo Ortiz-von Halle, a biologist and TRAFFIC REPORT zoologist from the Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia, has more than 30 years of experience in numerous aspects of conservation and its links to development. His decades of work for IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature and TRAFFIC TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring in South America have allowed him to network, is a leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade acquire a unique outlook on the mechanisms, in wild animals and plants in the context institutions, stakeholders and challenges facing of both biodiversity conservation and the conservation and sustainable use of species sustainable development. and ecosystems. Developing a critical perspective The views of the authors expressed in this of what works and what doesn’t to achieve lasting conservation goals, publication do not necessarily reflect those Bernardo has put this expertise within an historic framework to interpret of TRAFFIC, WWF, or IUCN. the outcomes of different wildlife policies and actions in South America, Reproduction of material appearing in offering guidance towards solutions that require new ways of looking at this report requires written permission wildlife trade-related problems. Always framing analysis and interpretation from the publisher. in the midst of the socioeconomic and political frameworks of each South The designations of geographical entities in American country and in the region as a whole, this work puts forward this publication, and the presentation of the conclusions and possible solutions to bird trade-related issues that are material, do not imply the expression of any linked to global dynamics, especially those related to wildlife trade. -
Evolutionary Distinctiveness and Conservation Priorities in a Large Radiation of Songbirds E
Animal Conservation. Print ISSN 1367-9430 Evolutionary distinctiveness and conservation priorities in a large radiation of songbirds E. R. Funk & K. J. Burns Department of Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA Keywords Abstract evolutionary distinctiveness; EDGE metric; IUCN Red List; phylogenetics; Emberizoidea; Human-induced impacts such as climate change and habitat alterations, coupled conservation priorities; threatened species. with limits on funding, have forced conservation actions into a mode of triage. Although no current method has been agreed upon as the best approach to select Correspondence species for conservation, many studies have demonstrated the utility of incorporat- Erik R. Funk, Department of Ecology and ing phylogenetic diversity into these decisions. In many cases, degree of phyloge- Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado netic relatedness is thought to provide a measure of functional diversity, and Boulder, 1900 Pleasant Street, 334 UCB, greater phylogenetic distinctiveness is likely linked to ecosystem stability. Despite Boulder, CO 80309, USA. recent debate over the validity of this notion, phylogenetic information remains an Email: [email protected] important factor to consider in evaluating species and regions for conservation attention. Emberizoidea is a large radiation of 830 species, representing roughly Editor: Res Altwegg 17% of all songbirds and 8% of all birds. Species in this clade are found through- Associate Editor: Mariana Morando out the Americas and occur in all terrestrial biomes in the region. The large distri- bution of this clade, coupled with its morphological and ecological diversity, Received 03 February 2018; accepted 25 makes it an important radiation to study from an evolutionary and conservation September 2018 perspective. -
Earth History and the Passerine Superradiation
Earth history and the passerine superradiation Carl H. Oliverosa,1, Daniel J. Fieldb,c, Daniel T. Ksepkad, F. Keith Barkere,f, Alexandre Aleixog, Michael J. Andersenh,i, Per Alströmj,k,l, Brett W. Benzm,n,o, Edward L. Braunp, Michael J. Braunq,r, Gustavo A. Bravos,t,u, Robb T. Brumfielda,v, R. Terry Chesserw, Santiago Claramuntx,y, Joel Cracraftm, Andrés M. Cuervoz, Elizabeth P. Derryberryaa, Travis C. Glennbb, Michael G. Harveyaa, Peter A. Hosnerq,cc, Leo Josephdd, Rebecca T. Kimballp, Andrew L. Mackee, Colin M. Miskellyff, A. Townsend Petersongg, Mark B. Robbinsgg, Frederick H. Sheldona,v, Luís Fábio Silveirau, Brian Tilston Smithm, Noor D. Whiteq,r, Robert G. Moylegg, and Brant C. Fairclotha,v,1 aDepartment of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; bDepartment of Biology & Biochemistry, Milner Centre for Evolution, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom; cDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3EQ, United Kingdom; dBruce Museum, Greenwich, CT 06830; eDepartment of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108; fBell Museum of Natural History, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108; gDepartment of Zoology, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, São Braz, 66040170 Belém, PA, Brazil; hDepartment of Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131; iMuseum of Southwestern Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131; jDepartment of Ecology and Genetics, Animal Ecology, Evolutionary Biology Centre, -
AOU Classification Committee – North and Middle America Proposal Set 2017-B
AOU Classification Committee – North and Middle America Proposal Set 2017-B No. Page Title 01 02 Recognize additional species in the Aulacorhynchus “prasinus” toucanet complex 02 17 Treat the subspecies (A) spectabilis and (B) viridiceps as separate species from Eugenes fulgens (Magnificent Hummingbird) 03 23 Elevate Turdus rufopalliatus graysoni to species rank 04 26 Recognize newly described species Arremon kuehnerii 05 30 Revise the classification of the Icteridae: (A) add seven subfamilies; (B) split Leistes from Sturnella; (C) resurrect Ptiloxena for Dives atroviolaceus; and (D) modify the linear sequence of genera 06 34 Revise familial limits and the linear sequence of families within the nine- primaried oscines 07 42 Lump Acanthis flammea and Acanthis hornemanni into a single species 08 48 Split Lanius excubitor into two or more species 09 54 Add Mangrove Rail Rallus longirostris to the main list 10 56 Revise the generic classification and linear sequence of Anas 1 2017-B-1 N&MA Classification Committee p. Recognize additional species in the Aulacorhynchus “prasinus” toucanet complex Background: The AOU (1998) presently considers there to be just one species of Aulacorhynchus prasinus, which ranges from Mexico to Guyana and Bolivia. This taxon’s range combines the taxonomic oversight regions of both the North American and South American classification committees, so this proposal is designed to be submitted to both, with committee-structured voting sections at the end. This is easy to do biologically, because the taxa fall out fairly neatly split between North and South America. (The Panamanian blue-throated population breeding on Cerro Tacarcuna (subspecies cognatus) has (Hilty and Brown 1986) and has not been (Donegan et al. -
Guyana Birding List
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Species List with Max Vindas and Peg Abbott, Guides and 10 Participants: Barbara, Kevin, Mark, Matt, Lynn, Walter, Mike, Nettie, Susan and Katherine
October 4 - 13, 2018 Costa Rica Fall Birding Tour Species List With Max Vindas and Peg Abbott, guides and 10 participants: Barbara, Kevin, Mark, Matt, Lynn, Walter, Mike, Nettie, Susan and Katherine Compiled by Peg Abbott (HO)= Distinctive enough to be counted as heard only, pointed out to the group (#) Appearing after the family name is number of species in the family (#) Appearing after the species name is the number of days of 10 the bird was seen or heard (E) Endemic to Costa Rica (RE) Endemic to the region, typically Costa Rica and Panama, sometimes shared with Nicaragua Summary: Though we’ve done many Costa Rica trips over our twenty-year history, this Fall we choose to richly sample Costa Rica’s Caribbean side, where sunny conditions prevail in October, while the Pacific side is wet. The colorful parade of tanagers seen daily was a treat, as was sensing the pulse of migration. Including a nice mix of twenty migrant and resident warbler species. Finding Black Guan at the feeders of Bosque de Paz was a thrill. We marveled at 25 species of hummingbirds, watched Boat-billed Heron, King Vulture, inquisitive Collared Aracari, Green Ibis, colorful toucans, and mammals, including the rare Paca and the predatory Tayra. Seeing Scarlet Macaw fly to sunset roosts was a treat, and seeing over 25 Great Green Macaws flying above on a travel day a trip highlight. Surprising were really good views of Song Wren our first morning walk, and in a canopy flock at Bosque de la Paz that included a Black-and- white Becard alongside Flame-throated Warbler. -
FIELD REPORT – Panama's Canopy
FIELD REPORT – Panama’s Canopy Tower and El Valle’s Canopy Lodge January 4-16, 2020 Crimson-bellied Woodpecker © Doug Johnson Pheasant Cuckoo © Sam Naifeh Green Shrike-Vireo © Doug Johnson White Hawk © Fred Engelman Blue Cotinga © Fred Engelman Prepared by Jeri M. Langham VICTOR EMANUEL NATURE TOURS, INC. 2525 WALLINGWOOD DR., AUSTIN, TX 78746 Phone: 512-328-5221 or 800-328-8368 / Fax: 512-328-2919 [email protected] / www.ventbird.com Myriads of magazine articles have touted Panama’s incredible Canopy Tower, a former U.S. military radar tower transformed by Raúl Arias de Para when the U.S. relinquished control of the Panama Canal Zone. It sits atop 900-foot Semaphore Hill overlooking Soberania National Park. While its rooms are rather spartan, the food is excellent and the opportunity Panama’s Canopy Tower © Ruthie Stearns to view birds at dawn from the 360º rooftop Observation Deck above the treetops is outstanding. Twenty minutes away is the start of the famous Pipeline Road, possibly one of the best birding roads in Central and South America. From our base, daily birding outings are made to various locations in Central Panama, which vary from the primary forest around the tower, to huge mudflats near Panama City and, finally, to cool Cerro Azul and Cerro Jefe forest. An enticing example of what awaits visitors to this marvelous birding paradise can be found in excerpts taken from the Journal I write every night during the tour and later e-mail to participants. These are taken from my 18-page, January 2020 Journal. I met you all downstairs to teach you how to identify the many hummingbird species we get here at the Canopy Tower.